ETFSector.com September Outlook: Healthcare
Berkshire’s bid for UNH a potential catalyst for bottom-fishing in the sector? We think there could be near-term rotation especially if the AI trade takes a breather.
August 29, 2025
Author: Patrick Torbert
Patrick Torbert
Patrick Torbert is a veteran financial market analyst who is currently the Editor and Chief at ETF Insight a NY based full-service content, TV, video podcast and digital marketing firm that represents several ETF issuers. Patrick brings 20+ years of experience from Fidelity Asset Management where he most recently served as an equity and multi-asset analyst.
ETFSector.com September Outlook: Utilities
We maintain a long position as a hedge against downside risk with equities finishing August near all-time highs.
August 29, 2025
ETFSector.com September Outlook: Materials
While we’ve positioned for some rotation into laggard sectors, Materials stocks, particularly Chemicals co.’s have been hit hard by tariff driven cost increases. Our outlook remains negative on the sector.
August 29, 2025
ETFSector.com September Outlook: Industrials
We think the leadership rotation that started in August away from Industrials and Tech shares has some more room to run.
August 29, 2025
ETFSector.com September Outlook: Energy
We’ve had a contrarian bet on the sector for a few months, finally seeing some buying in the back half of August and we’re rolling the position over into September
August 29, 2025
ETFSector.com September Outlook: Financials
Financials inflected positively in August after retracing most YTD gains vs. the S&P 500 from April-August.
August 29, 2025
ETFSector.com September Outlook: Real Estate
We’re expecting rotation into lagging names if the AI theme pauses. With the Fed signaling a dovish policy initiative, that is a supportive setup for the Real Estate Sector in the near-term.
August 29, 2025
ETFSector.com September Outlook: Information Technology
AI momentum seems to be peaking in the near-term and we’re expecting some consolidation into Q3 earnings given the bullish scenario that has been priced in from April – August.
August 29, 2025
ETFSector.com September Outlook: S&P 500
We’re expecting some backing and filling in September after investors spent April – August pricing in bullish scenarios on global trade resolution. A dovish Fed is another potential catalyst for rotation.
August 29, 2025
Elev8 Sector Rotation Model Portfolio: September Positioning
We have pulled in our Tech Sector overweight for September on an expectation that Fed easing and tariff concerns will catalyze some near-term rotation away from themes that have led from April – August.
August 29, 2025